On Wednesday, the House of Representatives voted to censure Rep. Adam Schiff, West Hollywood’s congressman, for his assertions of collusion between former President Donald Trump’s 2016 campaign and Russia. This vote marked only the third censure of a House member since the beginning of the century.
The resolution passed with a vote of 213-209, with all Republicans in favor, except for six who abstained, and all Democrats opposing it. Following the vote, Democrats gathered on the House floor and chanted “Shame!” and “Disgrace!” while House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, a Republican from California, attempted to restore order. Rep. Ilhan Omar, a Democrat from Minnesota, called McCarthy a “spiteful coward” and criticized his leadership as weak.
McCarthy then requested Schiff to present himself in the well of the House, and Democrats applauded and cheered as he approached. Amid interruptions from Democrats, McCarthy stated, “I have all night.” Schiff complied with the resolution’s requirement and stood in the well of the House. He received hugs and cheers from numerous Democrats who surrounded him. The resolution also mandates an investigation by the House Committee on Ethics into Schiff’s “falsehoods, misrepresentations, and abuses of sensitive information.”
This censure attempt was the second time the House sought to reprimand Schiff. The previous resolution, introduced by Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, a Republican from Florida, failed to pass due to its recommendation of a $16 million fine against Schiff, which was opposed by Democrats and 20 Republicans. With the removal of that language, the resolution passed along party lines. Luna argued that it was necessary to combat Schiff’s “lies” about Trump.
Schiff defended himself on the House floor and expressed gratitude to the Republicans for bringing forward the resolution. He stated, “To my Republican colleagues who introduced this resolution, I thank you. You honor me with your enmity; you flatter me with this falsehood.”
Schiff played a prominent role in Trump’s first impeachment proceeding related to a phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, where Trump sought to use military aid as leverage for an investigation into now-President Biden. Democrats attempted to table the censure resolution but were unsuccessful, with a vote of 218-208 along party lines.
House Republicans have used their majority in the current Congress to target Schiff previously. Earlier this year, McCarthy removed Schiff from the Intelligence Committee due to his promotion of claims of collaboration between the Trump campaign and Russia.
The only people voting for Schiff at this point belong in a jury box and the verdict should be original recipe or extra crispy. There’s a constitutionally prescribed punishment for treason.
Schiff is a liar and as sleazy as his buddy Ed Buck.
Schiff is a clown. Just another shameless politician who will say anything.
This will backfire on Republicans. Schiff will probably win the CA senate seat now.
And vote in a liar and a fraud that caused terrible division in the country costing millions of wasted taxpayer money, while he pushed a big fat LIE. It demonstrates the sewer rat ethics of his and the people who vote for him.
You just described almost every republican lol
Is that you Schiff? Still delusional and can’t face the truth.
Schiff is no better than MTG. He lies for a living.
Schiff is leagues better than MTG. That woman is a disgrace.
Schiff is a disgrace.
He should be banned from ever running for public office.
Schiff claimed that he saw the evidence with his own eyes that Trump colluded with Russia. He lied. There was no evidence. All members of congress (regardless of party) should want to hold an indiviual responsible who bold faces lies to the country. SHAME is on him.
Schiff lies. He has no shame.
He’s America’s biggest champion who’s stood against Crooked Trump (besides President Biden of course) and Schiff is a true American patriot. He’s been in social service for his entire adult life. Please stop gulping down Fox News – the high fructose corn syrup of information outlets – and find legitimate news services to educate yourself.
Are you delusional? It was a BIG LIE. Deal with it. Take a look at your own ethics if you actually believe that was a good thing.
Mueller said no collusion, but def interaction with the Russians on Trump’s part. Tell the whole story.
Thank you
Indicting the slimy head of the Trump Crime Family for stealing and hiding our nuclear secrets from the Federal government already made it such a sweet month đ Or icing on the cake, as it were, after watching masterful Joe Biden totally outmaneuver Kevin McCarthy on the debt deal at the end of May (a deal in which McCarthy was supposed to have held all the cards lol). But seeing American patriot Adam Schiff hand the Republican Party a big old LOSS here… this is a gift of God, truly something special for all who value liberty and democracy. And… Read more »
Guess you haven’t noticed what a mess his district and state is in. Seems like you most likely cant wait to vote for Shlepi to take his seat.
No wonder Joe’s boots are so clean and shiny.
The Czar of Disinformation himself.
Tell us you’re in a cult without telling us you’re in a cult
He’s quite correct. Schiff lied to the American people.
Even with the US and foreign intelligence on its side, this creature’s lies are as clear as day. The real question is, did it have a hand in protecting Ed Buck and making him a California Elector? Or was it just the work of Russian bots?
Schiff is a LIAR and a FRAUD. This man should be prosecuted for causing so much division in the country. He might as well have been working for Russia.
He is a prime example have a few driving a deep division between people and bringing such hatred into politics. Not since the Civil War over slavery have we been so divided by hustlers like his ilk. Sadly, he is not the only one…there were many more involved in lying to the American people.
Adam Schiff has spent his life in civil service and he is the OPPOSITE of a liar and fraud. You only think what your Mango Master brianwashes you to think.
He lied big time.
Schiff is a lying grifter. I say that as a proud liberal.
Thank you
And the BIGGEST liar of ALL (drum roll, please !) – Donald J Trump. He wouldn’t know the truth if it hit him in the face. He is a stain on the Office of President and a disgrace to this country.
I believe you have been under a rock since Joe Biden was ushered in from the basement to the WH. He was the first man on the moon, remember.
It is hilarious that the unstable immediately believe those who demand accountability from liars are Trump supporters.
“They target me because I held Donald Trump accountable.” No, they targeted you because you lied to the country, saying you saw proof of Trump’s quilt with your own eyes. That “proof” did not exist and you knew it and said what. you said because you had a narrative to push.
So, what was the proof? Does anyone know the answer or was it revealed?
It did not exist.
There was no proof. It was all part of the crybaby Hillary scam.
There’s lots of proof of links between Trump and Russia, and it goes back to years before Trump’s (only lol) election. You MAGAts just don’t get the difference between evidence and evidence that would convict a president in court.
You dont have to be MAGA to know and understand that Schiff lied and deserved to be censured.
yup.
Oooohhh censure! From the MAGAt RepuliQan Party – a collection of such dirt-dumb idiots they can’t even cEnSuRe their biggest enemy without first failing at it đ đ đ I loved hearing Adam’s speech about how this censure is a badge of honor. I’d love one too if it boldly proclaimed to the world that I loathe every single thing Trump and MAGA stand for.
Your position is very week and completely uninformed. You seem very content and satisfied to scream out MAGA for any rhyme or reason.
Are you any relation to MTG ? Sounds like it’s a possibility.
She’s my Auntie.
You post complete nonsense. It really is not healthy to live like that.
I am not a MAGA. I just like truth not fiction and I call out anyone of either party when they lie directly to the American people. This guy did lie. There was no evidence. This is old news, get caught up.
Commonsense escapes the immature. Normal, intelligent people like facts, not fantasies and lies. Schiff should be prosecuted for what he did as head of that committee. It was worse than McCarthy. He behaved like a lying criminal. He embarrassed all democrats.
Youâre wrong, there was tons of evidence – just not enough for one man, Robert Mueller, to believe he could convict a sitting president in court. But he stated in his report that there were many links between Trump and Russia. If you truly cared about âtHe tRuTh!â youâd know and concede this. But ya donât. Cuz youâre just another dupe misled by Fox News.
Exactly